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đWe are excited to be offering Grade Exams this year at Gaelic Park on Saturday, May 26th!! Please get registered today at www.quickfeis.com to reserve your spot!
Grade exams are designed to help your dancer improve and show their dance proficiency outside of a competitive environment.
Our Grade Examiners are Anna OâSullivan, SDCRG & Karen Petri, ADCRG, BG đ

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Coleen Mulhern at any time: coleen@mulhetnschoolofirishdance.com

Wanted: Suggestions for Conditioning/Technique Coaches in Northern Cincinnati Area -- dancermom, 20:24:30 05/03/18 Thu(cpe-184-54-203-182.swo.res.rr.com/184.54.203.182)
My dancer has been working with a fabulous conditioning coach in the Dayton Area who is unavailable this summer. Since we live on the far north side of Cincy, I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a coach on the Northside of Cincy (Blue Ash, Mason, etc)?

3 Days Left to Register for The Murray Feis without LATE FEE! Sign up today! 2nd chance prelim and prize winner competitions! -- Feis Committee, 15:05:09 05/03/18 Thu(62.sub-174-192-38.myvzw.com/174.192.38.62)
May 6th is the last day to register for the Murray Feis without a late fee!

* Same-day SECOND CHANCE COMPETITIONS for all Prizewinners & Preliminary Champions. The first and second chance competitions will have different judges!

* Orlando Raffle! The winner will receive the choice between TWO 2-Day Park Hopper tickets to either Walt Disney World OR Universal Studios in Orlando Florida. Not ready to decide - request a gift card in place of the tickets! Drawing will be at the Murray Feis (winner need not be present) Contact: Murrayfeisraffle1@gmail.com

Legacy by the Sea and Legacy Lowcountry -- Feis Committee, 12:31:43 05/03/18 Thu(c-73-21-120-21.hsd1.ga.comcast.net/73.21.120.21)
Registration open now on efeis.com for our June Double Feis Weekend in beautiful Charleston, SC.

Chicago Feis questions inside (searched the forum and couldn't find info) -- No name, 15:21:50 05/01/18 Tue(97-116-174-44.mpls.qwest.net/97.116.174.44)
Thinking of attending Chicago Feis at the end of the month but have a bunch of random questions:

(1) Does the family fee cover the entire family or just dancer and/or parents? (I know from the syllabus that only the dancer gets free rides with the competitor number, but I'm wondering if we bring siblings whether we will have to pay separate admission for them all.)

(2) Are all the stages outside?

(3) Dancer is a younger Novice/PW dancer. Do the stage generally run the same general schedule every year that I could look at past year's schedules to see how it goes.

Chicago Feis cap -- No name, 11:10:00 04/30/18 Mon(NoHost/107.77.83.109)
The PC/OC cap has been reached for the Chicago Feis. Trying to register my dancer, but quick feis will not accept the registration. Is there a wait list? Is there same-day registration? Are we just out of luck? It seems like the cap was reached very quickly this year. Also, a bit frustrating because I know that there will be quite a few no-shows.

Anyone interested in two old dark wigs? Decent condition. Just want to get rid of them, so you'll just pay shipping -- Thanks!, 18:20:32 04/21/18 Sat(cpe-76-92-245-154.kc.res.rr.com/76.92.245.154)
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We are pleased to offer the following events:
*TROPHY SPECIALS FOR ALL GRADES LEVELS*
*TREBLE REEL TROPHY SPECIAL FOR GRADES/CHAMPS*
*GRADES-LEVEL GIRLS SLIP JIG & BOYS REEL TROPHY*
*ADULT COMPETITIONS & MUSIC COMPETITION*
*SASHES FOR TOP 3 PRELIM AND OPEN CHAMP WINNERS*
*PERPETUAL TROPHY FOR C99 WINNER*
*CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS DANCE-OFF FOR TOP 3 WINNERS IN PRELIM AND OPEN*
*CEILI FEATURNING LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES*

Minneapolis Feis- older PC girls are end of day on grades stage, is it a bigger stage that can accommodate? We have been running in to trouble with long legs and small PC stages -- No name, 18:24:36 04/22/18 Sun(76-221-152-48.lightspeed.clmboh.sbcglobal.net/76.221.152.48)
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Forest City Feis -- Forest City Feis Committee, 19:13:32 04/27/18 Fri(london1544w-lp140-02-50-101-166-90.dsl.bell.ca/50.101.166.90)
Did you forget to register for the Forest City Feis? We have extended our registration deadline until Sunday, April 29th at 5 pm. Register today at efeis.com

Detroit International Feis -- Detroit International Feis, 22:09:58 04/26/18 Thu(NoHost/24.192.30.34)
If you havenât registered for the Detroit International Feis, you still have until May 13 before the late fee starts. We are awarding Belleek Pottery to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors in all OC Competitions. Irish themed pottery from local Michigan artists will be awarded to all PC Competitions. Sashes for PC/OC for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Our unique prizes are being supplied by The Twisted Shamrock, an Irish merchant in Ferndale, MI. The Detroit Feis will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018. We are looking forward to a wonderful day of Irish Dancing.

DAYTON FEIS - Stage Schedule and Family Stage Schedule available at QuickFeis -- QuickFeis, 21:49:07 04/25/18 Wed(160.sub-174-230-1.myvzw.com/174.230.1.160)
The DAYTON Feis (Saturday April 28) stage schedule and personalized family stage schedules are available at www.quickfeis.com

The feis did not cap, so if you still want to attend the feis you are encouraged to come. As long as you register at the feis before the start of your competitions, you can still compete. So unless your competition is the first one of the day, there is no need to show up before the feis - only before your competitions. There is a $50 late fee in addition to the regular fees (see the syllabus for details). Just meet a QuickFeis person in tabulation - we will be happy to help you out!

OâShea Feis PC Champ Stage Timing -- No name, 05:16:24 04/21/18 Sat(108-206-195-194.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net/108.206.195.194)
Does anyone have a sense of how late the older PC comps could start and wrap at the OâShea feis on 4/29 this year? Iâ know that the stages can run late at this feis overall. Some PC comps start in the early am but many donât start after all of the specials. Seems like it could be a very late afternoon or early evening by the time awards are announced for older PC comps? Weâre from out of town and have flights leaving at 7. TIA!

Forest City Feis -- Forest City Feis Committee, 18:15:30 04/23/18 Mon(london1544w-lp140-02-50-101-166-90.dsl.bell.ca/50.101.166.90)
Donât delay!! The final day to register for the Forest City Feis is Friday, April 27th. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 32nd annual Forest City Feis!

Now that we St. Patrickâs Day and Worlds are behind us, Iâm sure many of you are well into your summer feis planning! As you are setting up your feis schedule, Iâd like to warmly invite you to the fourth annual OâFaolain Academy Friendship Feis in St. Louis, MO, on Sunday, July 29th! Here are just a few reasons you might want to consider itâŚ

1) Itâs a double-dip! We will once again be partnering with our good friends at the Clarkson School, who will be hosting the St. Louis An Samhra Feis on Saturday, July 28th! Both feiseanna will be held in the same venue as in the past, the beautiful Hilton St. Louis-Frontenac! The hotel has a gorgeous outdoor pool, and is near malls and restaurants galore! Whether you fancy family-friendly or ritzy elegance, youâre within walking distance! They also offer free parking and a free airport shuttle! There is a special room rate of $123 through July 8th if you mention youâre there for the Irish dance event! Online booking code is IRISH. You can also book through this link:

2) The Friendship Feis is a black & white, no-wig feis! You can sleep in a few extra minutes after all the fun youâll have had the day before at The An Samhra Feis!

3) Rock ânâ Reel at the conclusion of the An Samhra Feis. See syllabus for details. Its epic. Themed costumes are encouraged, and you can dance alone or in a group of up to four dancers! The trophies are good, too!

4) We are offering single-age groups for OC! If competitions end up being combined, we will combine into odd-age groups whenever possible, so that dancers will have a different experience on day 2!

5) We will be hosting a dance-off for the Ron DiLorenzo Perpetual Trophy! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners from all PC/OC competitions are eligible!

6) We will also be holding a Parade of Champions for the 1st Place winners of all PC/OC competitions!

7) The friendship bracelets!

Registration is open now at www.quickfeis.com, and is limited to 600 grade dancers and 150 PC/OC dancers. For further info, check out the feis website at http://www.ofaolainacademy.com/ofa-friendship-feis-1/. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at ofafeis@gmail.com.

Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day to register for the Dayton Area Feis on Quickfeis. We have a fun day planned and hope to see you at Hobart Arena April 28th! -- www.quickfeis.com, 08:51:46 04/20/18 Fri(cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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Split numbers for Mid America Feisanna -- No name, 11:26:16 04/10/18 Tue(ip174-66-196-145.cl.ri.cox.net/174.66.196.145)
This is probably a long shot but has anyone ever put together a list of what numbers the different Mid-America feisanna split their comps at? I wish they'd all just pick one number and make it less confusing but since they don't I thought it might be interesting to get a list going...I'll even compile it if people want to reply with any info they have!

Irish Dance Scholarships -- Erin, 11:30:19 04/18/18 Wed(firewallgw.aquinas.edu/192.92.13.4)
Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI is starting an Irish Dance club and they are offering renewable annual scholarships of up to $2500 for trained Irish dancers to join their club. If you know of anyone getting ready to go to college that would like to continue their involvement with Irish Dance pass the word! Fill out the questionnaire below for an opportunity for a scholarship to Irish Dance!Check it out at Aquinas.edu or fill out the questionnaire below.

Buckeye State Feis - traffic alert! (see inside) -- BSF Chair, 08:50:21 04/18/18 Wed(76-221-152-48.lightspeed.clmboh.sbcglobal.net/76.221.152.48)
There is a "Shred-it Day" event taking place at Ohio Historical Center, just north of the BSF Venue. Traffic for this will be routed to the northernmost lane (right lane on 17th if exiting from 71). The feis is on the LEFT off 17th at the Expo Center Bricker Building. Stay straight on 17th toward the Expo Center and turn left in to our lot. The Columbus Police will be on hand to keep traffic moving. Please plan ahead in case there are back-ups exiting the freeway

Are they any feis this May in OH region that split open? Or all they all combined? Cuirious. newbies coming from east coast -- Which feis splits?, 12:14:40 04/16/18 Mon(pool-71-191-208-7.washdc.fios.verizon.net/71.191.208.7)
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INDIANAPOLIS FEIS!!!!! -- No name, 13:30:38 03/13/18 Tue(107-147-21-158.res.bhn.net/107.147.21.158)
Indianapolis feis is happy to announce their NEW TWO DAY FEIS!!!
Registration is now open at Feisworx.com

Friday June 8th is open to Novice, Prizewinner, and Preliminary Championship dancers.

Saturday June 9th is Open to all dancers.

A Coupon of $10 for Saturday's concessions will be given to anyone who registers for both days before April 1st.

Just a reminder that registrations for the Dayton Feis close after Friday, 4/20/18. We still have a large # of registrations that have not been paid/confirmed. If you are planning to join us, please complete your registration ASAP! We hope to see you at the feis! -- www.quickfeis.com, 15:04:46 04/16/18 Mon(cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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Forest City Feis -- Forest City Feis Committee, 19:38:43 04/14/18 Sat(london1544w-lp140-02-50-101-166-90.dsl.bell.ca/50.101.166.90)
Forest City Feis â Saturday, May 5, 2018
***We have extended our registration date to April 15th! Registration with the $20 late fee will be accepted until April 27th.***

World Titles- there is a school that keeps boasting they have 22 world titles,, where is there an actual record that can prove this? Where does one go to find out if this is actually the truth. Are there rules set in place for businesses that misrepresent this information? I or can anyone say whatever they want to bring people to their doors or business? Legitimately wondering . -- No name, 17:40:47 04/12/18 Thu(2e1c35f5.lon.100tb.com/46.28.53.245)
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What time will grades start at Sunflower Feis? -- No name, 13:47:40 04/13/18 Fri(NoHost/172.58.143.189)
It says after judges lunch break on the schedule so Iâm thinking we should be ok to arrive by 11. Anyone been to this feis and can comment? Surely they wouldnât have the judges lunch before 11, right?

* Venue: The Flight Executive Centre in Dorchester, Ontario. This venue has lots of parking and is easily accessible off the 401.
* 50% placement in all competitions
* Sashes for first, second and third in Preliminary and Championship competitions
* Tir a Nog competition for our littlest dancers
* Instrumental and Vocal Music competitions to be held during lunch break.

Now that we St. Patrickâs Day and Worlds are behind us, Iâm sure many of you are well into your summer feis planning! As you are setting up your feis schedule, Iâd like to warmly invite you to the fourth annual OâFaolain Academy Friendship Feis in St. Louis, MO, on Sunday, July 29th! Here are just a few reasons you might want to consider itâŚ

1) Itâs a double-dip! We will once again be partnering with our good friends at the Clarkson School, who will be hosting the St. Louis An Samhra Feis on Saturday, July 28th! Both feiseanna will be held in the same venue as in the past, the beautiful Hilton St. Louis-Frontenac! The hotel has a gorgeous outdoor pool, and is near malls and restaurants galore! Whether you fancy family-friendly or ritzy elegance, youâre within walking distance! They also offer free parking and a free airport shuttle! There is a special room rate of $123 through July 8th if you mention youâre there for the Irish dance event!

2) The Friendship Feis is a black & white, no-wig feis! You can sleep in a few extra minutes after all the fun youâll have had the day before at The An Samhra Feis!

3) Rock ânâ Reel at the conclusion of the An Samhra Feis. See syllabus for details. Its epic. Themed costumes are encouraged, and you can dance alone or in a group of up to four dancers! The trophies are good, too!

4) We are offering single-age groups for OC! If competitions end up being combined, we will combine into odd-age groups whenever possible, so that dancers will have a different experience on day 2!

5) We will be hosting a dance-off for the Ron DiLorenzo Perpetual Trophy! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners from all PC/OC competitions are eligible!

6) We will also be holding a Parade of Champions for the 1st Place winners of all PC/OC competitions!

7) The friendship bracelets!

Registration is open now at www.quickfeis.com, and is limited to 600 grade dancers and 150 PC/OC dancers. For further info, check out the feis website at http://www.ofaolainacademy.com/ofa-friendship-feis-1/. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at ofafeis@gmail.com.

Just a friendly reminder that the last day to register for the Dayton Area Feis without a late fee, is April 20, 2018. That's only 10 days away! After April 20th, we will only be able to accept registrations at the venue on feis day, with a $50.00 convenience fee. We hope you will be joining us for the 46th annual Dayton Area Feis! -- www.quickfeis.com, 21:58:02 04/10/18 Tue(NoHost/172.56.28.98)
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Heading to ORLANDO for NANS?? Check out the raffle opportunity from the Murray Academy Feis!! -- Murray Feis Fundraising Committee, 18:59:18 04/02/18 Mon(c-71-234-141-108.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/71.234.141.108)
The Murray Feis is offering a new and exciting
raffle opportunity for 2018!!
The winner will receive the choice between TWO 2-Day Park
Hopper tickets to either Walt Disney World OR Universal
Studios in Orlando Florida. Use them while you are traveling
for Nationals or A family vacation!!
Ticket Cost: $20.00
Drawing will be at the Murray Feis, May 20, 2018
Winner need not be present to win.
Contact: Murrayfeisraffle1@gmail.com to reserve your ticket
Donât WaitâŚ.. ONLY 250 tickets will be sold!
All raffle proceeds to benefit non profit parent booster group
Cara Rince

Just a friendly reminder that late fees for Wisconsin Spring Feis will kick in after Friday, April 13th. Be sure to finalize your registration this week to avoid the additional fees. -- No name, 09:18:02 04/10/18 Tue(cpe-98-144-8-45.wi.res.rr.com/98.144.8.45)
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Weird question but does anyone know which wig Aliyah Neason wore at world's? Is it a Ciara wig just cut and styled? I have a Ciara but I'm afraid to get it professionally cut as Im not sure it will look the same. Thanks for suggestions in advance. -- LovingTheLook, 21:59:53 04/08/18 Sun(70.44.32.9.res-cmts.eph3.ptd.net/70.44.32.9)
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LAST week to register for CAROLINA TWIN CITY FEIS -- QuickFeis, 12:27:49 04/07/18 Sat(d4-50-106-160.col.wideopenwest.com/50.4.160.106)
This is the LAST week for you to register online for the CAROLINA TWIN CITY FEIS (Sat Apr 21) at www.quickfeis.com

Online registration will close at the end of the day on Friday April 13!

Remember that your registration is not complete until FULL payment is received.

All unpaid registrations will be dropped after the April 13 deadline.

The Carolina Twin City Feis does have a cap of 350 and once the cap is met, no new registrations online nor at the feis will be accepted.

The feis will be at The Village Inn in Clemmons, North Carolina. A spacious hotel right outside of Winston-Salem. Click the link to see their special offers and golf package!

The Carolina Twin City Feis offers a fun Treble Reel, Celtic Art competition, and 2, 3, 4, and 8 Hand competitions! To keep it quaint, the organizers have limited registration to only the first 350 paid competitors.

Again, online registration will close at the end of the day on Friday April 13. Afterwards, if the feis has not capped, you may still register at the feis, but there will be a $50 late fee you will need to pay (please see the feis syllabus for additional details).

Pre-Akron Feis Music Workshop -- Katie (Grennan), 20:23:32 04/04/18 Wed(17.sub-174-221-0.myvzw.com/174.221.0.17)
Fiddler Katie Grennan from Gaelic Storm (Celtic fusion multi-national touring band) hosts a master class for intermediate to advanced musicians. Participants will learn essential techniques for playing traditional Irish music, expand their repertoire, and learn some key elements for playing for Irish dancers in performance or competition. Session will conclude with a Q&A. All participants, families and friends welcome to stay for a free pizza party and open session from 7-9. Event held close to Akron Feis Facility at AOH Division #2 Facility (2000 Brown Street, Akron).

All instruments welcome - ability to pick up music by ear is advantageous but not necessary. At least two years experience with instrument is recommended.

There is still time to register! There will be no late fees for any dancer registered by the feisweb.com closing date of Tuesday April 17th at midnight.

Hoping for your 2nd first to get you to Open before the May 1st deadline and your last chance to qualify for Nationals before the cutoff? Join us the last weekend of April for not just 1 but two chances.

We are offering 2 separate feis' on the same weekend. One being our 1st ever Blackout Feis Saturday April 28 (no dresses, no wigs, no bling & no stress!)

And our 3rd annual Bracken School Feis, Sunday April 29th.

You can find the syllabus for both days and FAQ's for our blackout feis on brackenirishdanceboston.com

We've got dancers from as far away as Arizona and Nova Scotia to join in the fun and we hope to see you there as well!

Bluebonnet Feis and Grade Exams April 21, 2018 Dallas, TX -- BB Feis Committee, 11:29:02 04/05/18 Thu(NoHost/47.185.147.178)
It's not too late to sign up for the Bluebonnet Feis. Supplemental Preliminary Championships offer your dancer a chance to win 2 firsts in one day just in time to qualify for Nationals! Only one registration fee and hotel stay required!
6 stages, raffle baskets, awesome vendors. The hotel room block is open and it's only 5 minutes from D/FW Airport! Come feis in Texas!

Top dancer in another region moving to Chicago and looking for competitive school near downtown. -- WMH, 00:27:14 04/03/18 Tue(108-90-30-239.lightspeed.jcvlfl.sbcglobal.net/108.90.30.239)
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U8 Nationals -- No name, 03:47:38 03/31/18 Sat(pool-96-236-227-98.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/96.236.227.98)
This will be daughterâs first time going to Nationals this summer. Do many competitors in the U8 competition from Mid-America wear their no bling dresses or do you end up buying a bling dress?

The Wisconsin Spring Feis will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Registration for the feis as well as the Grade Exams held on Friday, May 4th, 2018, is now open on Feisworx. -- Wisconsin Spring Feis, 12:28:39 04/04/18 Wed(cpe-98-144-8-45.wi.res.rr.com/98.144.8.45)

We are pleased to announce our esteemed panel of adjudicators for the 2018 Wisconsin Spring Feis

Summer Feisanna...would love to attend many - but canât we do a better job coordinating? 3 the same weekend - and they are doubles?! Is this on purpose, or poor planning? -- No name, 09:13:52 04/02/18 Mon(NoHost/99.31.72.55)
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Murray Feis! Last day for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: If you complete your registration by April 2, 2018, you will receive a 50% discount on the Family Fee. -- Feis Committee, 10:14:18 04/02/18 Mon(c-24-218-21-149.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.218.21.149)
New this year!!! We are excited to announce our NEW same-day SECOND CHANCE COMPETITIONS for all Prizewinners & Preliminary Champions. The first and second chance competitions will have different judges. SAVE time and money while extending the fun of the day!

Our competitions will be held in beautiful and spacious Sanborn Regional High School, which has ample parking. We will have delicious, nutritious and reasonably priced food, excellent service, and friendly volunteers. Add our great judges and musicians, (all will be posted on our website), terrific awards and appearances by Murray the Moose, and we anticipate good times for all!

We are joining the 2018 celebration of the Irish language through our NEW art competition (no fee for entry). We will also be running a raffle limited to 250 chances for two 2-day Park-Hopper tickets for either Walt Disney World or Universal Studios in Orlando, FL (winner need not be present to purchase or win).

Murray Feis! 4 Days left for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: If you complete your registration by April 2, 2018, you will receive a 50% discount on the Family Fee. -- Feis Committee, 09:23:59 03/29/18 Thu(c-24-218-21-149.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.218.21.149)
Time is running out for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: If you complete your registration by April 2, 2018, you will receive a 50% discount on the Family Fee.

New this year!!! We are excited to announce our NEW same-day SECOND CHANCE COMPETITIONS for all Prizewinners & Preliminary Champions. The first and second chance competitions will have different judges. SAVE time and money while extending the fun of the day!

Our competitions will be held in beautiful and spacious Sanborn Regional High School, which has ample parking. We will have delicious, nutritious and reasonably priced food, excellent service, and friendly volunteers. Add our great judges and musicians, (all will be posted on our website), terrific awards and appearances by Murray the Moose, and we anticipate good times for all!

We are joining the 2018 celebration of the Irish language through our NEW art competition (no fee for entry). We will also be running a raffle limited to 250 chances for two 2-day Park-Hopper tickets for either Walt Disney World or Universal Studios in Orlando, FL (winner need not be present to purchase or win).

Mid-America Boys? -- dance mom, 20:52:27 03/25/18 Sun(NoHost/165.134.212.51)
Does anyone what happened to all the boy dancers in the region and if they're competing at Worlds this year? Particularly talking about the boys in the U18, U19, U20 age and up? Sad to see some incredible dancers not competing.

Feis awards oc /pc -- No name, 23:34:49 03/25/18 Sun(cpe-76-189-21-245.neo.res.rr.com/76.189.21.245)
Greatest awards at the West Virginia feis ever!Bravo to the feis committee for selecting Lenox Spring Easter Theme!!Quality that the dancers deserve after making it to champs!Thank you even though my dancer did not bring one home your generosity is appreciated!đ

Did anyone find a pair of black flats at West Virginia Feis on Saturday?? -- No name, 12:03:05 03/25/18 Sun(192.sub-174-229-9.myvzw.com/174.229.9.192)
Hello,

I lost my shoes at the Feis yesterday. They are black flats with bows with little silver disks on them. They are size 11 or 11 1/2. I checked the lost and found but they were not there. If anyone accidentally picked them up please email me using the email I have provided. Thank you.

St. Louis Danceouts -- Transplanted MidAtlantic Mom, 21:26:22 03/12/18 Mon(cpe-72-225-6-123.rochester.res.rr.com/72.225.6.123)
Transplanted MidAtlantic Feis Mom here đ. DD off to college , and we recently relocated to St. Louis. Missing those wonderful days of danceouts, and wondering if there are any public danceouts planned this week in the St. Louis area. Tried googling and Facebook for local dance schools but wasnât able to find any. Thank you and SlĂĄinte!

WEST VIRGINIA FEIS MASS -- No name, 10:59:37 03/23/18 Fri(NoHost/38.68.73.11)
Thank you so much to the WV Feis Committee for having Mass at the Feis on Saturday at the hotel! We are so very appreciative! Not only will it make the weekend simpler, but it is always such a joy to celebrate Mass with the dance community.

$5.00 â One Solo Costume
$10.00 â Two or more Solo Costumes - (not to exceed $10.00)
CASH ONLY

The form can be found on the Irish Centre of Pittsburgh website
www.irishcentrepgh.org

We feature:
Âˇ Huge Dressing Room with Full Length Mirrors
Âˇ Mannequins to display your Solo Costume
Âˇ One price to leave your Costume in the room for both days
Âˇ Strict Volunteers who do not permit food or drink in the room

Murray Feis - Time is running out for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: If you complete your registration by April 2, 2018, you will receive a 50% discount on the Family Fee. -- Feis Committee, 09:22:32 03/21/18 Wed(c-24-218-21-149.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.218.21.149)
New this year!!! We are excited to announce our NEW same-day SECOND CHANCE COMPETITIONS for all Prizewinners & Preliminary Champions. The first and second chance competitions will have different judges. SAVE time and money while extending the fun of the day!

Our competitions will be held in beautiful and spacious Sanborn Regional High School, which has ample parking. We will have delicious, nutritious and reasonably priced food, excellent service, and friendly volunteers. Add our great judges and musicians, (all will be posted on our website), terrific awards and appearances by Murray the Moose, and we anticipate good times for all!

We are joining the 2018 celebration of the Irish language through our NEW art competition (no fee for entry). We will also be running a raffle limited to 250 chances for two 2-day Park-Hopper tickets for either Walt Disney World or Universal Studios in Orlando, FL (winner need not be present to purchase or win).

West Virginia feis combined comp -- No name, 22:39:21 03/20/18 Tue(c-73-236-242-18.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.236.242.18)
Wondering if a prelim comp that is combined with another age group on the schedule would be split back out if day of registrations put both age groups over 5 competitors.

Paid Performances -- Booster Club Mom, 11:02:39 03/19/18 Mon(NoHost/38.68.73.11)
Just wondering what the typical charge is for St. Pat's season performances. Do you charge at senior homes?
Also, what do you charge to perform at weddings & corporate events during the year?
Any info you can share would be very much appreciated.

Back to Back Feis in Chicago June 16 and June 17 -- Mark Your Calendars !!, 21:58:23 03/14/18 Wed(d118-75-74-144.try.wideopenwest.com/75.118.144.74)
On behalf of the parents and teaching staff of the Mullane Godley Academy, we are happy to announce a new "back to back" Feis weekend:

+ Saturday, June 16 is the 15th annual MG Feis and
+ Sunday, June 17 is our new inaugural Father's Day Feis.

Both will be held at the Max-McCook Athletic Center with an improved stage layout. Registration will be available after March 19th at QuickFeis.com. This is a great Feis for both grade dancers (generous splits/placements/awards) and for PC/OC dancers preparing to compete at the North American Championships.

Register for both Saturday and Sunday by June 1 and receive a voucher to select a special thank you gift for either dad or dancer.

Some of the highlights of the weekend include:

â˘ FREE Comments for PC and OC available at results
â˘ FREE Comments for Grades at Feis or online at QuickFeis
â˘ NEW: Live streaming PC and OC Awards thru Facebook
â˘ NEW: Saturday: Synchronized Team Treble Reel Competition
â˘ NEW: Sunday: Father Figure Reel competition - dance with your adult father figure - it can be dad, uncle, brother, mom, aunt, friend etc ... competition encourages you to team with an adult you look up to and have fun choreographing a dance ... awards for all competitors.
â˘ NEW: Generous placements and splits at 22 competitors in grades
â˘ Three Rounds with 9 adjudicators for both PC and OC on Saturday
â˘ Two Rounds with 3 different adjudicators for PC on Sunday
â˘ Medals for each PC and OC round
â˘ International Adjudicators
â˘ Amazing Championship caliber Feis musicians
â˘ Podium and Sashes for "Top 5" in all Champs on Saturday and Sunday, with special awards on Sunday
â˘ Schedule available June 9
â˘ More information after 3/17 on mullanegodley.com

Register for both Saturday and Sunday by June 1 and receive a voucher to select a special thank you gift for either dad or dancer.

McGrath Feis - Late Registration Begins March 21 -- Feis Chair, 12:12:31 03/14/18 Wed(1.sub-174-205-5.myvzw.com/174.205.5.1)
The McGrath Feis is right around the corner! Register your dancers before March 21 to avoid the late fee. We are excited to see you soon in Woodbridge, VA - Jen R Feis Chair

Does anyone know what the prelim schedule has been like in past years for Akron and Cleveland? Oldest to youngest? Deciding whether to do one or both, depending on timing. -- TIA!, 16:01:48 03/12/18 Mon(NoHost/104.218.140.130)
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Is there still a board for selling dance items? -- No name, 21:35:31 03/11/18 Sun(99-117-142-87.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net/99.117.142.87)
I have a brand new pair of Rutherford hard shoes from Ballinvilla, never worn due to dancer retirement, that I would like to sell.

Nice to see IDM using local feis girls to promote their own dancers - how very professional - gross . Get unbiased people or donât bother. They now look so âbought â -- No name, 01:20:57 03/04/18 Sun(NoHost/192.241.241.67)
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LC feis- lost a pair of soft shoes w white laces size 2 in forum. See inside -- No name, 15:13:55 03/09/18 Fri(c-73-209-163-144.hsd1.il.comcast.net/73.209.163.144)
Any chance anyone happened to grab for us? We left on a chair in forum!
Thanks! If you respond here I can send u my info

I am looking for a ticket to the Worlds Ball. If anyone has a ticket they won't be using, I would be so thankful if you would sell it to me. I only need 1 ticket. Thank you. -- Email., 18:09:00 03/07/18 Wed(76-14-124-31.rk.wavecable.com/76.14.124.31)
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Online registration open with QuickFeis -- Bettina - QuickFeis, 18:33:16 03/04/18 Sun(123.sub-174-230-6.myvzw.com/174.230.6.123)
Online registration is now open at www.quickfeis.com for the following events:

CAROLINA TWIN CITY FEIS (Sat Apr 21) - In Clemmons, NC (the Winston-Salem area)
This is a NEW feis for 2018, so please come and show your support!
And welcome to the QuickFeis family :)

DAYTON FEIS (Sat Apr 28) - Troy, OH
This feis will be on a Saturday again and in the awesome
Hobart arena with stadium seating!

How is it that stage 1 at the LC Feis can have one of the same judges last night and today. They had at least 15 judges and couldnât have a whole new panel today? -- No name, 17:05:19 03/03/18 Sat(c-98-214-155-217.hsd1.il.comcast.net/98.214.155.217)
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Celtic spirit feis in May -- No name, 20:30:27 03/03/18 Sat(NoHost/107.77.111.114)
Anyone knows why registration for Celtic Spirit feis has not open yet? Wisconsin Spring feis has been open to register for a while now.

Buckeye State Feis!! -- No name, 12:37:14 03/03/18 Sat(vpn.coaaa.org/12.49.194.34)
The Buckeye State Feis will be held on Saturday, April 21th at:
The Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
8:00am start time.
We will have a separate PC set competition and 5 grade stages!
Please register now through Feisworx Website. We have a history of reaching our cap quickly, so register and pay right away so you donât miss out.
We have set up a block of rooms at 3 hotels. There are several large city wide events going on the same weekend so make hotel reservations early. Check our website and Facebook page for hotel information.
Buckeye State Feis Website

Register today to make sure your dancer is part of the 2018 Buckeye State Feis!

The Lavin Cassidy Parent Club is excited to announce this AMAZING raffle! Siopa Rince by John Carey donated a dress of $2000 value to be raffled at our feis. Raffle tickets will be sold for $10 on Friday and Saturday. There is a limited number of tickets available for this ASTOUNDING raffle. Don't miss out on this INCREDIBLE offer!

We received so many compliments on this dress! She grew way too much to bother with let down and let out. Went from PC to OC, and recalled at Oireachtas also. asking $1500
its beautiful! and fully blinged

I am having difficulty attempting to determine a starting time for 716OCA at Lavin Cassidy this weekend? Anyone have an educated guess? Thanks -- No name, 10:20:52 02/27/18 Tue(99-63-170-45.lightspeed.milwwi.sbcglobal.net/99.63.170.45)
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Worlds room available 3/29-4/2 at Point A Hotel Glasgow -- AP, 23:29:17 02/27/18 Tue(23-118-121-75.lightspeed.chrlnc.sbcglobal.net/23.118.121.75)
Double room available at Point A Hotel Glasgow from 3/29-4/2 (4 nights) for $327.45 USD. Amenities include free wifi and breakfast. The room was booked for one person, but up to 2 guests can be added for an additional fee with the hotel. Please contact if interested.

St Louis Adjudacator Mess - worst feis experience EVER -- No name, 22:35:49 02/17/18 Sat(68-188-56-42.static.stls.mo.charter.com/68.188.56.42)
Stages 3&4
These were run so poorly.../kids swapping stages, long waits...running so behind. But the icing on cake was an Adjudacator actually thought it was okay to judge their own dancers. This was caught, all dancers had to switch back into softshoes and redance for another judge. Absolutely ridiculous, and borders scandalous. Another reason why Adjudacators who are TCâs should never be allowed to Adjudacatenin their own region - shameful

Sunflower Feis -- No name, 23:17:57 02/21/18 Wed(104-188-232-184.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net/104.188.232.184)
We have never gone to the Sunflower Feis before. I noticed the syllabus says that grades will compete after lunch. Since we cannot travel to Kansas that Friday night, I was thinking of catching an early flight Saturday and trying to make it for the grades comps. I probably wouldn't get to the venue until almost 11. Does anyone know if the schedule ran like this last year with grades after lunch, and did they stick to that plan or did they try to speed it up and go right through lunch? And also, did it end later than other feisanna since the grades started so late? I'm trying to figure out if I can catch a flight back out the same night.

Hello I was looking at a syllabus and it mentioned a double reel special is that just a treble reel? -- Thank you, 07:51:20 02/22/18 Thu(NoHost/172.58.200.148)
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We would like to welcome the Sunflower Feis and the Mid-America Region to iFeis - A New Way to Feis -- Win@iFeis.net, 21:58:10 02/12/18 Mon(c-73-180-122-233.hsd1.sc.comcast.net/73.180.122.233)
After years of participating in all of the feis volunteer roles, we decided to take feis registration and tabulations solutions to the next level by leveraging hand held devices to create the first integrated, mobile optimized feis management system. The end goal is to eliminate most of the paper used at a feis and have all your feis information accessible through your mobile device.

Features include a live stage schedule to see the status of competitions in real time, as well as an online search engine for competitors and competitions to replace a hard copy program book. Both of these features are optimized for your smartphone. More features are in progress as we take full advantage of the integration of the iFeis management system.

For the user, iFeis is very different from other solutions as we designed it using contemporary web design principles and concepts employing a best practices approach, which includes a constant quality assurance. Change can be hard, especially when you have used other solutions for many years.

We have a very responsive support system which can be accessed through the âContact iFeisâ button found anywhere on the iFeis website. iFeis was developed with Google Chrome and also works well with Safari and Firefox browsers. Internet Explorer and Edge do not work with iFeis coding. Please use supported browsers.

* Venue: The Flight Executive Centre in Dorchester, Ontario. This venue has lots of parking and is easily accessible off the 401.
* 50% placement in all competitions
* Sashes for first, second and third in Preliminary and Championship competitions
* Tir a Nog competition for our littlest dancers
* Instrumental and Vocal Music competitions to be held during lunch break.

Dress for sale! -- Bridget Nemeth, 12:56:25 02/19/18 Mon(ool-44c4b34d.dyn.optonline.net/68.196.179.77)
Beautiful KDSF dress for sale by original owner (me)! Email me for details (bridget.titone@gmail.com) :) I would be happy to pass along the dress to a dancer who can use it and love it as much as I did!

Feis na nollag 2018 -- Committee, 12:42:18 02/19/18 Mon(ool-182c034b.dyn.optonline.net/24.44.3.75)
We were so happy to have you all in Brooklyn yesterday. It was a great day. We were humbled by everyoneâs response to our small tribute to Irish Dancer, Cara Loughran. It was beautiful to see all of the dancers wear her name on their cards as they all danced. It was also beautiful to see how everyone embraced it and took it one step further. Iâve never seen so many people wear purple at once! Thank you! Thank you to Jeanne and Michael Farrel (Head for the World) for making hundreds of ribbons for our competitors and their families. We appreciate your good hearts! Today we are busy wrapping things up. All Grade Level Marks (Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Novice, Prizewinner) Will be emailed to the competitors. They will be sent to the email you used to register for Efeis. Please check your spam/junk mail and if should have questions regarding grades marks, they can be sent to goldenfeisresults at gmail dot com. As this process is manually entered, please allow time. Our connectivity at the venue was slim to none and we apologize that this was a task we could not begin at the feis. Preliminary and Open championship marks distributed as the respective competitions were resulted yesterday. Results for those competitions can be viewed at http://feisnanollag dot blogspot dot com. Champ award pics will also be posted today.

Win ÂŁ1000.00 towards a brand New Elite Dance Design Costume -- Northern Irish Dance Championship, 12:00:32 02/19/18 Mon(NoHost/90.255.148.236)
Elite Dance Design have given us a voucher worth ÂŁ1000.00 towards a brand new dance costume.
To be in with a chance of winning this you can purchase tickets from ; https://dancelabel1.wixsite.com/mysite
Draw will take place at his years championships (4th March)

Irish dance Scholarships still available -- No name, 09:50:53 02/19/18 Mon(firewallgw.aquinas.edu/192.92.13.4)
Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI is starting an Irish Dance club and they are offering renewable annual scholarships of up to $2500 for trained Irish dancers to join their club. If you know of anyone getting ready to go to college that would like to continue their involvement with Irish Dance pass the word! Fill out the questionnaire below for an opportunity for a scholarship to Irish Dance!Check it out at Aquinas.edu or fill out the questionnaire below.

Irish Dance Scholarships -- No name, 10:52:46 01/24/18 Wed(firewallgw.aquinas.edu/192.92.13.4)
Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI is starting an Irish Dance club and they are offering renewable annual scholarships of up to $2500 for trained Irish dancers to join their club. If you know of anyone getting ready to go to college that would like to continue their involvement with Irish Dance pass the word! Fill out the questionnaire below for an opportunity for a scholarship to Irish Dance!